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Chapter 4 - Public Opinion
AP Government
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Political Studies
12th Grade
12/21/2010

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public opinion
Definition
citizens' view on politics and government actions
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census
Definition
the enumeration of a population with specific details every decade
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melting pot
Definition
the idea that immigrants and various groups in America should assimilate into one culture
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minority majority
Definition
reference to the status of White, Anglo-Saxon Americans who have majority status
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political culture
Definition
shared values in a society
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reapportionment
Definition
reallocation of 435 seats in the House of Representatives due to residency changes and the census
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political socialization
Definition
process which citizens gain their knowledge, feelings, and evaluations of the political world
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population
Definition
the total inhabitants of an area
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sample
Definition
a small proportion of the population used to represent the whole
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random sampling
Definition
polling technique based on the principle that everyone has equal chances of being selected
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sampling error
Definition
level of confidence involved in a sample result dependent on the sample size
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random-digit dialing
Definition
phone numbers dialed randomly across the country
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exit poll
Definition
random poll places are chosen to perform polls on voters
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political ideology
Definition
coherent set of values and beliefs about public policy
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gender gap
Definition
consistent attitude patterns where women are more likely to be liberal and supports Democrats
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political participation
Definition
activities citizens participate in surrounding politics
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protest
Definition
political participation form to aim at changing policy through unconventional means
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civil disobedience
Definition
unconventional participation form aimed to break seemingly unjust laws
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considerations
Definition
many pieces of information citizens use to formulate an opinion
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latent opinion
Definition
an opinion haphazardly formed
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policy mood
Definition
level of public support on government actions
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